Possible new treatment for bladder cancer using a mycobacterium
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 11:20
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have found a mycobacterium that is more effective in treating superficial bladder cancer and does not cause infections, unlike those used up to now. Mycobacteria are the only bacteria used in cancer treatment. The administration of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (BCG), is the current treatment for superficial bladder cancer.